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7	[[caption-width-right:350:How else do you plan to get your [[{{Pun}} point]] across?]]
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9	Some offensive moves [[DoNotRunWithAGun require the user to stand in place]], and then there's the other extreme of attacking while moving full tilt in a direction. Unlike FlashStep, this doesn't always require SuperSpeed, which is great for allowing a MightyGlacier to gain a little bit of speed.
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11	A HornAttack is often preceded by the attacker charging toward the target.
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13	A SisterTrope to SprintShoes, which may enable this.
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15	See also BatteringRam, DeadlyLunge, FoeTossingCharge, RollingAttack, SlideAttack, and VideoGameDashing.
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17	!!Examples
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21	[[folder:Anime & Manga]]
22	* In ''Anime/FateStayNightUnlimitedBladeWorks'', Saber finishes off [[spoiler: Assassin]] with [[http://i.imgur.com/RAgU1QD.gif an awesome dashing slash.]]
23	* ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'': Domon invents the "God Field Dash" attack in one of his final matches to break through his opponent's special technique.
24	* ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia'': This is Sen's preferred move as his drills can pierce human flesh very easily.
25	* ''Manga/OnePiece'': Speed Jiru from Whitebeard's crew has his main attack to dash quickly against his enemies.
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28	[[folder:Films -- Animation]]
29	* In ''WesternAnimation/TurningRed'', Mei uses an {{air dash\|ing}} headbutt to knock out her mother.
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32	[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
33	* ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'': The rarely seen "Picard Maneuver" involves a short-distance warp jump, which makes your enemy's sensors think that you're in two places at once.
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36	[[folder:Tabletop Games]]
37	* ''TabletopGame/{{Arduin}}'' RPG. ''The Compleat Arduin Book 2: Resources'': When charging its prey, the Black Lion can move at triple normal speed and has an increased chance to hit.
38	* ''TabletopGame/{{Champions}}'':
39	** The Move By and Move Through attacks involve moving toward an enemy at top speed. In a Move By you hit the enemy as you move by him, in a Move Through you run directly into the enemy (and take damage).
40	** ''Hero System Bestiary'': Herd animals (antelope, horses, cattle, buffalo, elephants etc.) can perform a Stampede attack that involves charging toward opponents at top speed and running them over. Victims of a stampede are subjected to a Trampling attack.
41	* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'':
42	** A character can charge at an enemy and attack them, which gives a small bonus but allows the enemy to do massive damage if they're ready for you (e.g. have a spear with its base set against the ground to impale you).
43	** Flying creatures such as giant eagles and dragons can make swoop/dive attacks at ground-based opponents.
44	** 1st Edition monsters that are noted as performing a charge attack at enemies:
45	*** ''Monster Manual'': Baluchitheriums, buffalos, bulls, ''Monoclonius'' (prehistoric rhinoceri), dinosaurs (''Pentaceratops'', ''Styracosaurus'', ''Triceratops''), dragons, giant goats, giant rams, rhinoceri (regular and wooly), titanotheres, unicorns
46	*** ''Monster Manual II'': goats, minimal rhinoceri, aquatic ogres, rams, stench kows, thunder beasts
47	*** ''Fiend Folio'': bullywugs (hop attack, technically), thoqquas
48	** ''TabletopGame/ForgottenRealms'': The 2nd Edition supplement ''Hall of Heroes'' has the werebison, which can change into a minotaur-like form with a bison's head and two short horns. They charge head-first into their opponents, doing 1-4 HitPoints of damage.
49	** The Bloody Path ability can be interpreted as this, the attacker making an attack against every enemy he runs past ([[http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Bloody_Path the wording says the enemy attack themselves by accident]], leading to no end of FridgeLogic).
50	* ''TabletopGame/{{Earthdawn}}''.
51	** Land animals (such as Thundra beasts) can perform Charging Attacks at opponents, and flying creatures like espagra, gargoyles and griffins can use Swooping Attacks against targets on the ground.
52	** In ''Earthdawn Companion'', the Rushing Attack talent allows the user to move their Full Movement toward an opponent while making an attack.
53	* ''TabletopGame/{{Aftermath}}'': Book 3 has a description of "buls", huge mutated cattle with shaggy coats, great strength and endurance, and two hard, wickedly sharp horns which act as lances when they charge and perform a HornAttack.
54	* Creator/{{Chaosium}}:
55	** ''ComicBook/ElfQuest'' RPG: A Mad Horn (wooly rhinoceros) can charge toward an opponent and perform a HornAttack.
56	** ''All the Worlds' Monsters'' Volume III: The Unipen is a large kangaroo-like monster with a beak. It takes a running start, launches itself at the target and impales the victim with its beak.
57	* ''TabletopGame/GammaWorld'': In the adventure [=GW6=] ''Alpha Factor'', the mutant creatures known as the S're'daan and the Ba'crolbai would [[HornAttack attack opponents with their horns]] after charging into them.
58	* ''TabletopGame/HollowEarthExpedition'': A character or creature may make a Charge attack, which involves making a normal move and using a Melee or Brawl attack on an enemy.
59	* ''TabletopGame/MarvelSuperHeroes'': In adventure [=MLBA1=], ''Mutating Mutants'', one of the opponents the {{PC}}s can face is a supervillain named Ramhorn. He has [[HornAttack horns like those of a bighorn sheep implanted in his head]] and can charge headfirst into enemies.
60	* ''TabletopGame/HeartOfTheSunkenLands'': The Thunderhoof is a large rhinoceros-like monster. It charges at targets and tramples them, then [[HornAttack strikes them with its long horn]].
61	* ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}'': The 3rd Edition supplement ''Cannon Companion'' allows combatants to make a Charging Attack, which involves taking a running start and moving toward a target. If the attacker moves two or more meters during the charge, they gain +1 Power on the ensuing melee attack if it's successful. If the attack fails, the attacker has a chance of falling down.
62	* ''TabletopGame/WarhammerAgeOfSigmar'':
63	** Mazarall TheButcher has the Bloody Charge special rule that gives him a chance to cause heavy damage to any foes unfortunate enough to be charged by the mighty Daemon Prince of [[WarGod Khorne]]. This rule is to represents Mazarall's great rage and strength as he charges into the heart of the enemy's force.
64	** When engaging a worthy foe, the Gore Queen Valkia the Bloody dives into battle with [[NamedWeapon her spear Slaupnir]] levelled at her enemy's heart. In-game this is represented by the spear causing multiple wounds during the same turn that Valkia charges rather than the usual one.
65	** ''Chitin: The Harvest Wars'': The Phlanx and Gantua can make charge attacks, which gives them two extra movement points and doubles their strength for attack purposes. They are considered to be disrupted after they complete the attack.
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68	[[folder:Video Games]]
69	%%* ''VideoGame/{{Acaratus}}'': One of the ability cards allows your mech suit to do this.
70	* ''VideoGame/AlteredBeast2005'': Garuda has Dive Attack, where you dive in a certain direction in midair, allowing you to pass through some obstacles and to go from point A to B much faster.
71	* ''VideoGame/ArmoredCoreVIFiresOfRubicon'': An OST upgrade allows players to perform a "Boost Kick", a melee attack that can be performed during [[ZipMode Assault Boost]].
72	* ''VideoGame/ANNOMutationem'': With the light sword and dual blades, Ann can perform a shadowstep and quick dash to charge forward towards enemies along with a cross-slash to deal additional damage.
73	* ''VideoGame/AresExtinctionAgenda'' gets an upgrade along with the Prototype Suit that allows him to perform dash attacks that harms enemies and gives him invincibility frames while dashing (which can be upgraded to extend to the air boost). Tarus also gets this with his roll with Fusion Form, which makes him invincible while rolling and stuns enemies/breaks shields.
74	* ''VideoGame/AtlasReactor'': Dash attacks are common; the dash phase can be used for all manner of pre-movement movement. This includes a number of dashes with offensive capabilities. Frontliner freelancers are especially fond of this kind of attack: Practically all frontliner dashes are offensive in nature and deal damage during transit or at end-point.
75	* ''VideoGame/AzureStrikerGunvoltSeries'': Copen's Deadly Aim subroutine allows his dash-tagging to do some damage. Its OD version makes it deal higher damage.
76	* ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'' can do this with the After Burner Kick, Stiletto, and Heel Slide techniques. The Umbran Spear, which requires purchasing Crow Within first, is her fastest, but its lack of damage and stagger makes it more suited to being a "dash" instead of an "attack."
77	* ''VideoGame/{{BELOW}}'': You can do a two-handed charge attack.
78	* ''VideoGame/BeyondOasis'': Ali can perform a stab or slash while running. The stab can rack up several small hits on an enemy, while the slash knocks mooks off their feet.
79	* ''VideoGame/BioShock1'': The Big Daddies are famous for being a sort of BullfightBoss that gains massive bursts of speed by doing something like this despite normally moving slowly.
80	* ''VideoGame/BrawlStars'':
81	** Mortis' main attack is a piercing dash that makes him move forward and damage anyone who gets caught in his path along the way. Coupled with his already very fast speed, this makes of him an extremely agile Brawler who can chase pretty much whoever he wants.
82	** Bull's Super is a dash that knocks back enemies and breaks walls.
83	** Colette's Super is unique in that she dashes, turns around and reverses, ultimately landing in the same spot she started in. This gives her the chance to hit enemies twice during the dash and enables many HitAndRunTactics.
84	** Stu's Super consists of a rather short dash (whose distance can be greatly increased with the ''Zero Drag'' Star Power) he can constantly spam thanks to it charging with only one projectile, giving Stu great mobility as long as he can constantly hit the enemy. It also briefly leaves a trail of fire on the ground that can burn enemies.
85	* ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaCircleOfTheMoon'': Bloody Swords aim towards Nathan before rushing at him, then stop to aim again.
86	* ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger'': Several special attacks are presented like this, such as Robo's "Robo Tackle," Ayla's "Rollo Kick," and of course Crono and Frog's famous [[CombinationAttack X-Strike]]. Some ''VideoGame/ChronoCross'' characters have attacks like these as their unique Techs, such as [[TheHero Serge's]] [="Dash&Slash"=] and [[KnightInShiningArmor Glenn's]] [="Dash&Gash"=]. And if you take the ([[GuideDangIt counterintuitive]]) steps to get them both in your party, you can have them pull off an X-Strike of their own for double the fun.
87	* ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquerGenerals'': This is the Aurora bomber's gimmick. En route to a target it moves so fast that it can't be targeted by anti-air defenses, but once it drops its bombs its speed drops dramatically, making it an easy target.
88	* ''VideoGame/CryingSuns'': Minotaurus Fighters are normally slow, but they accelerate while traveling in straight lines. The first attack they make against an enemy does extra damage based on how fast they were going at the time.
89	* ''VisualNovel/DaughterForDessert'': The protagonist uses a running punch to [[spoiler:knock out Smoking Dog and rescue Lainie from her purification ceremony]].
90	* ''VideoGame/DawnOfWar'': Many melee units accelerate once within short range of an enemy, usually with a different animation.
91	** The Grey Knights can get upgraded to start running from farther, but also do KnockBack. The Kroot have a similar ability, though they jump towards the target.
92	** The Squiggoth's Rampage ability lets it barge through concentrations of units, scattering them far and wide. It can be interrupted by vehicles and buildings (and some units) in the way.
93	* ''VideoGame/DemonHunterTheReturnOfTheWings'': Attacking while dashing uses a piercing animation.
94	* ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'': The Stinger attack works like a pair of SprintShoes in some situations, as it moves far faster than his usual running-speed (it gets payed for in cool-down time). Dante dashes along the ground before stabbing his sword into the first enemy encountered. Most 3-D action/hack-and-slash/beam'em up games have since relied on this technique.
95	** Nero, who was introduced in ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry4'', has his own dash attack called Streak. Nero dashes along the ground before making a powerful horizontal slash with his sword. Streak also has an airborne counterpart called Calibur.
96	* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'': When attacking an enemy in melee, the warrior characters will dash to the target before striking them if the distance is short enough. There are also several special abilities, like the two-handed sword's Scythe, which combine dashing towards the enemy with a sweeping strike, often knocking them down if it doesn't kill them outright.
97	* ''VideoGame/DragonsCrown'': Nearly all characters[[note]]with the exception of the Wizard who will instead send a wave of magic in front of him[[/note]] can perform different kinds of dash attacks when they charge at an enemy. Amazons will do a running knee, Dwarves will do a flying elbow strike, Elves will do a flying kick, Fighter will do a shield tackle, and Sorceresses will do a flying hip attack. While low on damage, the move will send a struck {{Mook}} [[PunchedAcrossTheRoom flying across the battlefield]] for some breathing room.
98	* ''VideoGame/{{Drakengard}}'': After picking up speed, Caim can either attack like this for a FoeTossingCharge, or jump for a GroundPound.
99	* ''VideoGame/{{Eastward}}'': Whenever John [[ChargedAttack charges]] up for an attack, he dashes a bit forward after attacking.
100	* ''VideoGame/EndCycle'': The [=RushSword=] VOC makes Fin dash quickly and slash if he successfully moves next to an enemy. You can move up and down while dashing and it is even able to move diagonally between holes set by the Singularity VOC.
101	* ''VideoGame/EndlessLegend'': Most cavalry units possess the "Charge" capacity, which increases their attack power based on how far they moved before attacking. Of particular note are the Dorgeshi, whose charges have a chance of stunning their foes, and Neros the Water Guardian, who can create a damaging wave that hits everything in a cone behind his target.
102	%%* ''VideoGame/EscapeGoat'': This is the initial ability of the goat.%%What is?
103	%%* ''VideoGame/FacePunchio'': One character has this as their ultimate.%%Has what?
104	* ''VideoGame/FellSealArbitersMark'': A [[BigCreepyCrawlies Bzzerk]]’s Siege Ram attack lets it charge an infinite distance to crash into its target as long as there’s a straight line with no obstacles between them. The further they travel to reach their target, the more damage the attack does.
105	* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'': Red XIII's first limit break is such an attack, titled "Sled Fang".
106	* ''VideoGame/FinalFight''
107	** One of the combats was against a samurai named Sodom in a boxing ring. If you hit him and he drops his swords, he will charge at your character and knock you down.
108	** Several other opponents will charge at you and attack, including Andore Jr., the other Andore brothers, Wong Who and Bill Bull.
109	* ''VideoGame/{{Foxhole}}'' allows you to [[BayonetYa fix a bayonet]] to your rifle or carbine, after which you can sprint while holding the blade extended to score a OneHitKill.
110	* ''VideoGame/Ghost10'': The Charge secondary weapon lets Ghost dash forward, heavily damaging enemies in her path.
111	* ''VideoGame/GhostSong'': It can be used for navigation, or in conjunction with an ability in order to make armored enemies vulnerable.
112	* ''VideoGame/GravityRush'': The Spiraling Claw special attack has Kat rush rapidly through the air and into her opponent, tearing into them until they're destroyed before homing into the next closest target. She does something similar for her CoupDeGraceCutscene on the bosses.
113	* ''VideoGame/{{Hades}}'': Zagreus can perform a strong attack with his weapon while dashing, a mechanic that's also called in-game as "Dash-Attack". Any boon effects added to his regular attacks also affect the properties of his dash attacks.
114	%%* ''VideoGame/{{Hammerwatch}}'': This is the Paladin's starting skill.%%What is?
115	* ''VideoGame/{{Hob}}'': A dash attack is one of the abilities Hob can unlock.
116	* ''VideoGame/HollowKnight'': One of the heavy sentries' attacks has them lower their nail and charge headlong towards and past the Knight. Winged lance sentries have a similar attack where they dive down to the Knight's level and quickly fly towards them with their lance aimed forward.
117	* ''VideoGame/HyperLightDrifter'': Two upgrades allow you to perform this. The sword upgrade has you dash in a line and hit everyone in your path, while the dash upgrade lets you perform a lunge at the end that knocks enemies back.
118	* ''VideoGame/{{Indivisible}}'': Ajna's dash and ramming into an enemy starts a battle by doing some damage and knocking the enemy backwards.
119	* ''VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs'': Superman's Super Move has him flying at his opponent so fast that not only does he have a couple of invicibility frames to bypass projectiles, but he flies so fast that it's nearly impossible to avoid it since it grabs the opponent and thus cannot be blocked. Other characters like the Flash have similar Super Moves where they charge at their opponent at ridiculous speeds, but they can be blocked.
120	* ''VideoGame/JusticeLeagueHeroesTheFlash'', unusually for a BeatEmUp, allows you to dash to any enemy on the screen (assuming there is nothing in your way). It does much less damage than a normal strike, but using Comicbook/TheFlash's SuperSpeed to dash to a second enemy right before the first one can punch you is incredibly satisfying.
121	* The ''VideoGame/KillerQueen'' can dive to attack, essentially dashing downward. This frequently results in a GoombaStomp.
122	* ''Franchise/{{Kirby}}'': From ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' onwards, almost every ability in Kirby's arsenal possesses one of these, and they often make him invincible until they end.
123	* ''VideoGame/KyleAndLucyWonderworld'': This is Kyle's main attack, which also acts as a SpinAttack.
124	* In ''VideoGame/{{Thelastio}}'', Ramming Horns allow the player to do one when activated.
125	* ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'': Shen has Shadow Dash. While it technically deals damage, the amount is pretty insignificant. The main use of it is that it forces enemies he passes through to attack him, preventing them from fleeing, using abilities, or attacking higher priority targets.
126	* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrails'':
127	** ''VideoGame/TrailsOfColdSteel'': Rean's [[LimitBreak S-Craft]] lets him slash enemies within range in this manner.
128	** ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsThroughDaybreak Trails through Daybreak]]'': Arioche's "Ancient Hazard" Craft involves him slashing his opponent in the middle of a forward charge.
129	* ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'':
130	** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast'': The Pegasus Boots allow Link to dash forward with his sword out (provided it's equipped), causing large damage and possibly stunning enemies. This can also be done in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening'' as well as ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''.
131	** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheMinishCap'': Two of the Triger Scroll abilities with the sword are of this kind. One is the classic Sword + Pegasus Boots combo from previous games, and the other is a more unique version where Link performs a forward-running stab right after rolling.
132	** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'': Wolf Link's most common attack (since attacking normally has much less range than if you had a sword, it's safer to back away and dash at enemies), and is also be used to move faster.
133	** ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'': [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Fi]] has one where she charges into enemies with a loftwing rune.
134	** ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriorsAgeOfCalamity'': [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Lynels]] have one, with spear variants having one that moves much faster and farther than normal. Like all dashing attacks, they can be countered with Cryonis.
135	* ''VideoGame/MailMole'': [[PlayerCharacter Molty]] can perform one if you press the necessary button when he returns to the ground.
136	* ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom'': ComicBook/CaptainAmerica's Charging Star special move is a [[ShieldBash shield-ramming attack]] that also destroys certain projectiles.
137	* ''Franchise/MegaMan'': Many special weapons throughout the franchise (both the [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic classic series]] and the [[VideoGame/MegaManX X series]]) apply:
138	** Charge Kick in ''VideoGame/MegaMan5'' (NES) and ''VideoGame/MegaManIV'' (Game Boy) overlaps with SlideAttack, weaponizing Mega Man's slide.
139	** Break Dash in ''VideoGame/MegaManV'' (Game Boy) is a {{charge\|dAttack}}able shoulder tackle.
140	** X's Nova Strike is a flying tackle available with special armor upgrades in ''VideoGame/MegaManX4'', ''[[VideoGame/MegaManX5 X5]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MegaManX6 X6]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/MegaManX8 X8]]''.
141	** The charged-up Speed Burner in ''VideoGame/MegaManX2'' causes X to dash forward while WreathedInFlames.
142	** In ''VideoGame/MegaManX4'', Zero's Shippuuga ends a ground dash with a half-circle slash of his Z-Saber.
143	** ''VideoGame/MegaManX5'': Zero's F-Splasher/Hisuisho technique is [[VideoGameDashing an air-dash]] while covered in a barrier of ice that both protects from and damages enemies on contact. The W-Shredder/Shippuu technique allows Zero to immediately cancel a ground dash and send out an illusionary double that slashes a few body lengths ahead.
144	** Rare for the series is that in ''VideoGame/MegaManX8'' Zero actually has two of them: Raikousen/Raijinken enables him to dash forward and deliver an electrically-charged stab/uppercut (can also be used as an air dash), and Youdantotsu is a forward-thrust that can break barriers. Raikousen is also one of Zero's special moves in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3''.
145	** The ''VideoGame/MegaManZero'' series from the 2nd game onward has a dashing stab as one of Zero's recurring EX skills. ''Zero 2'' and ''4'' they are [[ShockAndAwe elec-elemental]], while the one in ''Zero 3'' is NonElemental.
146	** The Fishy enemies from ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' attack by charging forwards even into Mega Man's area and damaging him if they run into him. The Battle Chip that the basic Fishy gives Mega is even called by the trope name and allows him to pull off one by holding onto a Fishy.
147	** In ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork6CybeastGregarAndCybeastFalzar'', this is Charge Man's main method of attack is to rush at Mega Man. The latter also uses one as his [=ChargeCross=]' ChargedAttack, called [=ChargeTackle=].
148	** ''VideoGame/MegaManZXAdvent'': Atlas can charge Ashe with her Knuckle Busters in an attempt to smash her, and if she hits the wall while Ashe is on it can knock her off.
149	* ''VideoGame/MightyNo9'': The [=AcXelerate=] mechanics are built around weakening opponents until they're destabilized then dashing towards or nearby them. Doing so defeats the enemies quicker and a rewards higher score bonus depending on how quickly they were absorbed plus a build a 100% Combo end-stage bonus for absorbing 100% of their xels in succession. Players however aren't required to dash ''directly'' as they can use the small vacuum effect surrounding Beck and RAY as they dash, which allows them to absorb weakened enemies without touching them. The Dive Dash maneuver (Down+Dash in mid-air) can also be used in this fashion to allow them to stay close to their target without dashing into them.
150	* In ''VideoGame/MitsurugiKamuiHikae'', the player can unlock a Sonic Blade attack technique for Misa that allows her to charge in and slice her enemies.
151	* ''VideoGame/{{MotorStorm}}'': a rare RacingGame example, ''Pacific Rift'' introduced the ability to ram to either side with the [=L1/R1=] buttons with all classes [[CastFromHitPoints at the cost of some boost.]] Bikes and [=ATVs=] are exempt, though[[note]]Those use can punch to either side, but they don't consume boost (and also can compensate by being more agile than the other classes)[[/note]]. That said, it can also give the heavier classes an edge in agility if you [[NotTheIntendedUse instead use the dash to go faster through sharp corners]].
152	** ''Apocalypse'', oddly, sets all bike (we mean dirt, choppers and superbikes) and [=ATV=] classes to use the side-shifting ramming from their heavier brethren, instead of the punching mechanism.
153	* ''VideoGame/MuramasaTheDemonBlade'': When the characters perform a blurred dash, they will also slash through any enemies they come in contact with.
154	* ''VideoGame/{{Narwhaleio}}'': Narwhals can dash forward as long as they have at least one block of stamina remaining. When dashing, they can cut off the fins of enemy narwhals. They can also dash backwards for a quick retreat.
155	* ''VideoGame/NebsNDebs'': [[PlayerCharacter Debs]] can do a dash attack. It's useful for attacking enemies and smashing through walls.
156	* ''VideoGame/NeopetsTheDarkestFaerie'': Tor can perform one by facing torward the camera, turning 180 and pressing the attack button. Nowhere in the game does it explain this move.
157	%%* ''VideoGame/OdallusTheDarkCall'': This is a charged attack for the Axe.%%What is?
158	* ''VideoGame/OriAndTheBlindForest'''s [[EleventhHourSuperpower final skill]] is the Charge Jump, which allows a vertical dash from the ground, or a directional dash while clinging to a wall, and can [[BarrierBustingBlow break through cracked walls and ceilings]]. The UpdatedRerelease adds the more traditional Charge Dash, which is required for dodging certain {{booby trap}}s in the BonusDungeon, and can be upgraded to an air dash with Ability Points.
159	%%* ''VideoGame/PanzerBandit'': Some of the characters can perform this move.
160	* ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombiesGardenWarfare'':
161	** The All-Star Zombie can perform a "Sprint Tackle" or the stronger "Ultra Tackle". Both attacks prioritize damage over movement and [[FoeTossingCharge shove off enemies]] if the attack doesn't kill them.
162	** Super Brainz from the second game has the "Heroic Kick", which is more for mobility purposes than damage, even being executable in mid-air. He can also use his attack more often than All-Star, being able to use it twice in a row before going into ability cooldown.
163	* In ''VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale'', [[VideoGame/JakAndDAxter Jak]]'s Dashing Forward Punch and Jet Board Dash (both mapped to Forward Square) shoot Jak about 4 character-lengths in distance and can be excellent for HitAndRunTactics. [[VideoGame/InFAMOUS Evil Cole]]'s Firebird Strike rushes at high speed, and lets him ram opponents while engulfed in fire. VideoGame/FatPrincess has a sort of aerial-exclusive move called the Belly Bounce (Forward Triangle) that sends her a good distance to bash opponents into an eject tornado (the furthest-flying hit-reaction in the game).
164	* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'': Several moves utilize this; most notable is Quick Attack, which deals relatively little damage but always hits first.
165	%%* ''VideoGame/RawData'': This is the Boss's ultimate ChargedAttack.%%What is?
166	* ''VideoGame/RisingThunder'': Dauntless's Cold Drill and Edge's Relentless Pursuit allow dashing across the entire screen before attacking, the former being especially useful for having [[ImmuneToFlinching armor]]. Talos's Spartan Rush is a much shorter dash attack.
167	* ''VideoGame/RobotUnicornAttack'': This is your primary ability, allowing you to smash through stars.
168	* ''VideoGame/Ronin2015'': The enemy samurai regularly do this. If you are good at dodging, their dash can easily send them straight through the [[DestinationDefenestration nearest window]].
169	* ''VideoGame/{{Rosenkreuzstilette}}'': Grolla can perform a tackle against opponents, and a dash blade attack while playing as her.
170	%%* ''VideoGame/{{Runers}}'': Soldier's Charge and Duelist's Bladestorm class skills amount to this.%%To what?
171	* You have this ability in ''VideoGame/{{Scathe}}'', either to dash over LavaPit obstacles or to ram yourself into hordes of enemies. There's even an achievement called "Dash-Kill" you can pull off.
172	* ''VideoGame/{{Shantae}}'':
173	** In ''VideoGame/ShantaeRiskysRevenge'', [[FinalBoss Nega-Shantae]] will copy Shantae's Elephant dash or charge at her while in her default form, the latter presumably to compensate for her not having Shantae's PrehensileHair.
174	** ''VideoGame/ShantaeAndThePiratesCurse'': Risky's Boots allow need to charge it by running nonstop for a few seconds, then Shantae can go really fast, while also damaging enemies on contact.
175	** ''VideoGame/ShantaeHalfGenieHero'': The Elephant transformation can rush forward to destroy obstacles and enemies.
176	** ''VideoGame/ShantaeAndTheSevenSirens'': The Newt Dash move damages enemies in its path. But can't break blocks.
177	* ''VideoGame/ShovelKnight'':
178	** In ''Shovel of Hope'', Shovel Knight can equip the Propeller Dagger, which allows him to fly in a straight horizontal line, damaging any enemy that gets in the way. This interrupts the flight, however.
179	** In ''Specter of Torment'', Specter Knight's signature ability is the Dash Slash, which lets him instantly dash in a nearby enemy's direction and deal damage. Not just a powerful attack, but [[AirDashing a handy mobility tool]] as well.
180	** In ''King of Cards'', King Knight's primary attack is the Shoulder Bash, where he simply rushes forward and bodyslams the first enemy he hits.
181	** Many of the playable characters in ''Showdown'' have dash attacks, such as Mole Knight's Belly Slide, Propeller Knight's Saber Lunge, and Polar Knight's Polar Plow. There are also inversions, where the character dashes ''away'' from the opponent while attacking.
182	* ''VideoGame/Shrek2'': Donkey and Puss each have one. In the mine levels, Shrek and Donkey use this together.
183	* ''VideoGame/{{Slashio}}'': Your primary form of offense is a charging attack, slashing through foes in your path.
184	* ''VideoGame/SlyCooper'': Murray's Berserker Charge will knock any guards unconscious with a WheelOFeet.
185	* ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'': Several characters specialize in this type of attack.
186	** In ''VideoGame/SonicBattle'', there are five types of attacks that can be executed from the ground: the basic combo, "Heavy" (knockback) attack, [[LauncherMove "Upper"]] attack, ground special, and the Dash Attack. The Dash attacks here are second only to the ground special in variability between characters, and can be even more variable when used by the customizable character Emerl, when combining them with different dash abilities than their original users. For example, Rouge's dash can inflict multiple hits when combined with most dash skills, but can work as a second dash and long distance hit when combined with Shadow's dash. Tails' dash attack combined with Rouge's dash puts Emerl in higher flight than is possible for any other character.
187	* ''VideoGame/SparkTheElectricJester'': The Knight form has one that you should use constantly as an air dash.
188	* In ''VideoGame/SpeedPowerGunbike'', players can perform a simple ramming attack with their titular Gunbikes in its Robot Mode, or by going very fast in its vehicle modes then switching to Robot Mode will perform a powerful Gun Attack, which can be extended by pressing Down, Up while performing a Gun Attack.
189	* ''Franchise/{{Splatoon}}'': Most of the bosses have some variant. Octo Shower's shower attack is one, Octo Samurai will convert his Octocycle into "mobility" mode and dash to the next side of the arena, and Neo Octostomp will perform one before faceplanting when it loses its coat.
190	* In ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'', Kerrigan gains such an ability in ''Heart of the Swarm'', dashing through enemies and damaging them along the way.
191	* ''VideoGame/Strider2014'': Hiryu's "Plasma Catapult" dash becomes one when the elemental upgrades are obtained, allowing the trail of plasma from the dash to reflect bullets and to stun, freeze or burn enemies.
192	* ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'':
193	** In ''VideoGame/PaperMario64'', Mario can equip a badge to add a dizzy effect to his spin dash, causing enemies to become dizzy at the start of battle.
194	** ''VideoGame/WarioLand'': This technique is Wario's signature attack. After a running start, Wario's dash attack gets a speed and damage boost, allowing him to break strong blue blocks and plow through weak blocks and enemies without canceling the attack.
195	** ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsKingdomBattle'': Ziggies are Rabbids that can dash to deal damage. Bucklers can use Boom Dash to attack the heroes and create a shockwave that damages nearby characters.
196	* ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid'': The Speed Booster gives Samus the capability to disintegrate anything she touches while running forward. Only the most formidable of enemies can withstand the impact of a speed-boosted Samus.
197	* ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'': Every fighter in the series can perform a dash attack out of a run. The application for every fighter can vary; some are hard-hitting punishers, while others might be good for starting combos. Various special moves also qualify.
198	** [[Franchise/StarFox Fox McCloud]]'s Fox Illusion special move (as well as Falco's and Wolf's variants) looks like a FlashStep that knocks away opponents standing in the user's path. Also, every character has a normal [[http://www.ssbwiki.com/Dash_attack dash attack]].
199	** This is also [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Ganondorf]] and [[VideoGame/FZero Captain Falcon]]'s side-B move in. If used on a flat surface, their down-B move does this as well.
200	* ''VideoGame/{{SYNTHETIK}}'': When you have the Lighting Boots, you can damage enemies by dashing into them.
201	* In ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'', the Demoman's Chargin' Targe shield allows you to charge up to an opponent, delivering up to 20% damage if you hit them mid-charge.
202	* In ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'', a rolling cross chop is a type of wake-up maneuver that has the fighter roll towards the opponent before breaking into an aerial lunge, arms first.
203	* ''VideoGame/ThemsFightinHerds'': Arizona and Shanty have moves where they run and charge [[UseYourHead head first]] into the other fighter. Being a calf and a goat, respectively, it's naturally justified. Tianhuo also has her Firecracker dash.
204	* In ''VideoGame/ToukenRanbu'', scoring a CriticalHit will move the entire team forward and the opposing team backwards. This is important, as any combatant unit that has touched the edge of the screen is automatically disqualified from the battle, damaged or not.
205	* ''VideoGame/TurboOverkill'' grants you a charged tackling attack thanks to your cybernetic enhancements, with you tackling into waves and waves of enemies. Also, you have a ''[[ChainsawGood mini-chainsaw]]'' built in your [[ArmedLegs shins]]. Combine said weapon with your dashing move turns entire rows of enemies into a glorious geyser of red.
206	* ''VideoGame/UniverseAtWar'': When using Charge, a Brute rushes at the target and deals high damage on impact (possibly sending the target flying) but is stunned for 5 seconds afterwards.
207	%%* ''VideoGame/{{Vanquish}}'': Sam and the Romanov-Ds are capable of this.
208	%%* ''VideoGame/VoidMemory'': One is used by the first boss, Hraesvelgr.
209	* ''VideoGame/WarDogsRedsReturn'': [[PlayerCharacter Red]] can perform one. Sometimes the camera zooms in on him and everything goes in slow motion when the attack connects.
210	* ''VideoGame/{{Warframe}}'' has the [[MasterSwordsman Excalibur's]] [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Slash Dash]] ability. Players often use it to instantly OneHitPolyKill whole hordes of lined up enemies.
211	* ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'': The Velocity Attack and Crash psyches function as this, allowing the player to drag Neku into a dash and have him [[FoeTossingCharge smash into his enemies to knock them away.]]
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215	* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'', Elliot [[https://www.egscomics.com/comic/2002-02-09 runs]] at the Goo in order to [[https://www.egscomics.com/comic/2002-02-10 punch]] it and attack it with a lighter.
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219	* Most predators would try this. The damage caused to the prey is much more devastating at high speeds.
220	** Some big cats such as cheetahs and lions chase after their prey (such as antelope) in order to attack them.
221	** The peregrine falcon even specializes in using speed to amplify its power, allowing it to kill prey several times its size.
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